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According to Merriam-Webster, "intellectualize" means to treat something in a rational or intellectual way, often to avoid emotional involvement.

The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as to think about something in a logical and systematic way, often in order to avoid dealing with your emotions.
Oxford Dictionary states that it means to make something seem more intellectual or theoretical than it really is, often in order to avoid emotional involvement.

She tried to intellectualize her feelings, but she couldn't shake off the pain of the breakup.
He intellectualized the problem, breaking it down into smaller, manageable parts to find a solution.
The professor encouraged her students to intellectualize the novel, exploring its themes and symbolism.

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